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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 6, 1940
MIRROR OF WORLD OPINION
THE BIG QUESTION
WHEN TO DISCUSS PEACE
for
The first basic decision must - be
It will be time enough to discuss made on the basis of right and wrong, peace when the war is much further but beyond that point is the big ques- advanced, and when the outlook tlon as to whether the United States the allied victory is more certain. To is ready to assume the responsibility split hairs at this time will only serve for dictating the terms which give ap- to confuse people, and to suggest to plication to the answers as to right Germany's leaders that public opinion and wrong.
In other words, is the in Great Britain is not unitedly de- United States reaching
the point of termined to fight the assuming responsibility
clusion. Calgary Herald. for putting the Far Eastern house in order?
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war to a con-
CZECH UNREST
We do not overlook the fact that the vehicle through which the American polley finds expression is economic, How much it may cost Germany to that it is a trade treaty that is up for keep Austrians, Czechs and Poles re- renewal. But let us not forget that pressed during the war it is difficult military interests and action are in- to estimate. Czechs and Poles are dis- volved in the "request" suggested for armed, but they are desperate. An presentation to Japan. In other uprising in such circumstances is ก words the American procedure in tragic and pitiful thing. Nevertheless volves a tie-up of the economic and its effect on the use and disposition of the military factors.
German forces may be considerable. At first glance one would assume Reports from Hungary report columns that the Japanese would have to value of German motorized troops being her programme in Chnia above her moved into Prague. Such troops are trade with the United States, which not only rendered unavailable for would mean that if given the cholce other fronts; they are using up quanti- between withdrawing the armies of ties of petrol which as yet the Ger- conquest from China and losing the mans are not in a position to replace. right to trade with the United States And they are rendering more, and not the answer would have to be in favour less, impossible any eventual Czech of continuing in China. That would acquiescence in German rule. be the case. . . . . no doubt about it Sunday Times.
If the prospects were favourable for success in China. Therefore the feeler from Washington must be con- sidered to carry a strong hint of ad- mission of failure in China. It is 10- gical to assume that Washington is watching every indication or hint from Tokyo and elsewhere in the Far East so to the lay of the land and the turn of events in this connection.
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NEUTRAL WATCH
The
It was a wise and diplomatic time for Holland to warn of her intention to defend her boundaries. The lull allows its importance to be quietly understood without risk of quickening a period of tension. The same can be said of King Carol's speech in Bessa- rabia, that province which is thought
to be a Russian ambition. He de- clared that.
It is interesting to note that. from Moscow comes the allegation, printed in a Soviet official organ, that the American action in terminating the trade treaty with Japan was designed
No enemy will be able to set foot on to get a free hand in China for the Rumanian soll so long as Rumania United States, that the move was so displays her existing spirit of unity.. timed to take advantage of Japan and
It is possible that both these firm of Great Britain in their respective em- statements from neutral countries owe barrassed positions. Before swallow-
something to Finland's resolute ing that, we well might recall the date
fight, That struggle will be among of the Washington notice of termina- history's heroic examples. It has tion of the treaty with Japan... last
exposed the weakness of one giant, July, when the International situation and it has shown the strength of A was decidedly different from what it small and independent people fighting is to-day.
Manila Bulletin."
THE POLICY OF THE
MALANITES
for existence and the right. In some way it may act as a challenge to other small States to rate their own inde- pendence no less precious.
at
Italy and Hungary, whose Foreign -Ministers have ended a meeting at Venice, have to consider indirect more than direct threats. Their watch is also to preserve what they have, but they have time, as they look the world, to wonder what possible good might be gained by them out of its disturbances. They are both members of the Anti Comintern Pact, the child and victim of Nazi
no Germany, and doubt exists that they both fear the westward advance of Russia. Count Clano did not hide,
TOO FAR TO GO?
England has started a campaign of lles worse than anything bo- fore. Germany takes note of this outburst but feels it below her
dignity to answer-Dr. Goebbels.
Dr. Malan, and those who are work- ing with him, in attempting to seduce
members of the old United Party from their allegiance to the principles of national fusion, no longer seek to mask the fact that they are working purely on race basis. It is only by reference to that discreditable ideal, which is closely linked up with a republic, that in his recent speech, his view that it they have been able to formulate any- was a misfortune when Germany thing in the nature of an appeal to brought Russia into Europe, and the South Africans. Their real interest in Communist apparition partly explains (South Africa is limited by considera- the more friendly relations between tions about their survival as political the Vatican and the Italian State. Hun- entities. That survival is now be- gary had a bitter experience of Com- ginning to be doubtful, for from every munism under Bela Kun in 1919, part of South Africa comes the heart- which woke in her a fanatical hatred She ening news that these appeals, though of all its works until this day. here and there they have succeeded in. intensifying bitterness, are steadily losing ground.-Cape Times.
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FOR FREEDOM
has now a common frontier with Rus- sia, a regret for the disappearance of her old friend Poland, and a know- ledge that she possesses a seditious Nazi minority of her own. There is no expectation of any formal pact af- It is obvious that India's whole ter the talks between Count Csaky, hearted co-operation in this great the Hungarian Foreign Minister, and emergency would be of enormous Count- Ciano, The Russian threat value to Britain and would be wel- does not come very near to them comed by her. But such co-operation yet, and Italy, if Germany has dis- can only be expected from a contented appointed and misled her, probably and free people. To die for freedom still has hopes of diplomatic profit is a nobis ambition but only the free from what is left of the Axia- can be inspired by it. The Hindu. "Manchester" Guardian.”
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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 6, 1940
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RUSSIANS FORCED TO BUILD A "MOLOTOV LINE"
"TIP AND RUN" RAID CLAIMS
London, To-day.
The silence of the Admiral- ty regarding the successes claimed by Germany in Saturday's "tip and run” raids on British shipping causes no surprise in inform- ed London circles.
man claims include the usual ex-
THE NEW SOVIET WASPISH
WEAPONS
FROM LELAND STOWE, OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT IN FINLAND
North of Viborg, To-day.
THE RED ARMY DIVISIONS which were supposed to conquer most of Finland before Christmas have now been forced into the indignity of constructing defensive positions
what might be called the initial phases of a "Molotov | Line." According to sources commanding great respect, It is recognised here that the Ger- the Russians are digging in between the Viborg-Leningrad aggerations made in the hope that railroad and Muolaa and between Muolaa and Lake reveal Suvanto. In other words, directly opposite the entire cen- It is pointed out that unlike sub-tre of the Finns' Mannerheim Line. marines, aeroplanes have no oppor- tunity of staying in the vicinity and verifying damage inflicted, and at the best, pilots' reports can only give im- pressions obtained in a very short space of time.
specific contradictions will much desired information.
accen-
This disability is probably tuated in the case of German bom- bers whose crews wisely show no in- clination to await the arrival of Bri- tish Alghters.
the
This new, almost startling, develop-
phase in ment marks a new Russo-Finnish war. As yet its full The seventh meaning is not clear.
Red Army corps on the Isthmus may be constructing defensive fortifications for the duration of the winter, or may be building strong lines which would facilitate offensives elsewhere on a still larger scale.
In any case it is noteworthy that the Soviet forces have been compelled to abandon purely offensive tactics on the very front where their heaviest
artillery hea been bombarding
third Viborg, Finland's
largest city, now a seaport which is al- most uninhabited. It has been established that this mysterious artillery consists of four or five specially constructed eight-inch naval guns. They are moveable and their positions are changed daily. They fire what is described as a new type of aerodynamic projectile which is shaped like a pine cone, giving additional carry- ing power to the shella.
So far, more than 80 of these pro-
Since limited Is they have not yet caused any ex- cessive amount of damage. The guns are fred at shifting points between Viborg, the Lennigrad railroad and the Kasen river.
NOTES TO CEASE
New York, To-day.
A decision to refrain as far as possible from sending any more sharp Notes to Britain over neutrality questions, has been reached by the Adminis- tration, according to an As- sociated Press despatch from Washington.
The despatch says that questions
arising between the two Governments most entirely through personal con-
are expected to be thrashed out al-
ference between officials in Washing- ton and the British Ambassador, or between British officials and the U.S. Ambassador In London.
"The series of waspish Notes which have been sent to Britain in the past two months have stirred up American public opinion to an alarming extent, according to some officials, who could see no advantage in acrimonious de- bate between the two countries which they envisaged as a direct encourage- ment to Hitler.
"Naturally this reported new policy would be contingent upon the occur- rence of no further serious British vio-
Reuter.
KING RETURNS
London, To-day. Their Majesties the King and Queen returned to Buckingham Palace yes-
The Russian infantry attacks which terday afternoon, after spending the
The return to port of some, and news of the continuation of the voy- age of others, of the ships attacked is, meanwhile, offering convincing and most relentless drives have been evidence of the gross exaggeration launched repeatedly for over a month.jectiles have been hurled at Viborg lation of American neutral rights." of the German claims.-British Wire-It may be equally important that the from a distance of 20 miles. less.
Reds as yet are only barricading their explosive strength themselves behind trenches, tank- traps and pill-boxes in the heart of the isthmus, Unless they proceed to construct and extend this Molotov Line all the way across, it will not be possible for the Soviets to hold the centre with reduced forces and at first were in mass formation and to concentrate much heavier troops extremely amateurish have greatly and materials for drives against improved in this sector. The ma- elther of the western wings of
thejority of the Soviet troops are still Mannerheim Line.
badly trained, but clite Red shock troops are now mixed in with them. As yet the shock troops are not Consequently, they are strong natural position for the Finns.
one sector to another Isthmus the Soviets made most pro- and thrown in as a spearhead for ad- gress, and the terrain is less favour-vance wherever new attacks are able for the Finns. One wonders launched. The shock troops do not therefore whether the Reds may be advance in mass formation like in-
BELGIAN RIGHTIST SURPRISE
On the eastern flank, Lake Suvanto and the Taipale River constitute
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numerous.
Brussels, To-day. The speech last night by M. Cauplate, President of the Chamber and leader of the Flemish Right Party, in which he aligned himself preparing for an unprecedented drive with the Government neutrality, has aroused con- siderable interest in political circles.
On the western side of the Karelian shifted from
on
He rebuked certain Flemish nation- alists who, he said, believed that the test of neutrality was solely respect for Belgium's frontlers and added: "Our neutrality is freely undertaken and not forced upon us.
"If southern Holland were invaded we should be in a position to revise our viewpoint.
"What guarantees for maintenance of our independence could we possi- bly have if Holland were attacked? We must beware of adopting a pass- ive attitude." Reuter.
NEW AIRLINE DISCUSSED
OF
NEW YORK, TO-DAY
1
PLANS FOR THE INAUGURATION SUB-STRÁTOSPHERE MAIL FLIGHTS FROM ABOUT MAY WERE DISCUSSED YESTERDAY BY 150 T.W.A. TRAFFIC AND OPERATIONS MEN.
It is expected that one flight each way daily will be maintained at the beginning. Six 4-motor Boeing stratos- phere 'planes, with sealed cabins and supercharged engines, will maintain the service, flying at 20,000 feet.
West Coast terminals will be San Francisco and Los Angeles.-Reuter.}
in the direction of Viborg.
Meanwhile, the Russian divisions on the isthmus have considerably im- proved their fighting methods and show recent signs of having learnt from the some elementary lessons severe punishment which the Finnish first troops inflicted on them in the
As a result it is month of the war. now possible to give more authentic information regarding
military tactics employed by the Russians on the Isthmus and also regarding some weapons they are using extensively.
the
NEW SHELLS
Almost nightly since just before Christmas the Soviet long-range
CHICO
experienced conscripts, but Finnish
week-end at Windsor.-Reuter.
AT THE PALACE
London, To-day. The Minister of Supply and the War Minister had audiences of the King yesterday evening. Wireless.
British
most striking weapon they have yet revealed. It carries one 75mm can- non, two 35mm cannon, four machine- soldiers say they have not shown guns and its armour is 37mm thick. any capacity for disciplined fire, even | Owing to the heavy snows it has not though they carry first class rifles yet been used extensively enough to equipped with telescopic sights.
Judge how dangerous 'it may be, but In the first weeks of the war the the Finns have already disabled Soviet tanks advanced without in number of these 33 tonners.
Now the infantry Most of the tanks used by the Rus- fantry support. goes with them and the Red Tank | sians fall into two categories, heavy, Corps, after enormous losses, operates which range from 14 to 33 and semi- with far greater prudence than pre-heavy, ranging from 8 to 14 tons. The viously. The types of tanks used by Red tank losses have, however, the Soviets are Christie Vickers, already amounted to several hundreds Renault and Ford — all manufactured | —due largely, to the Finns' extremely in Russia and a fifth type, a 33-ton | effective tank-traps and the Finnish giant, which is said to have been soldiers' skilful use of hand grenades developed by the Russians themselves. and bottles of gasoline, which they
A 33-TON TANK
throw directly under the tanks as they The Russians' 33-ton tank is the pass.
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